by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WGU Western Governors. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WGU Western Governors among the top schools in the country for special education, placing at #241 out of 463 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Schools | 241 of 463 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Utah | 6 of 6 |
| Best Special Education Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 of 19 |
The following degree levels are offered in special education at WGU Western Governors, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 604 |
| Master’s | 294 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Governors University handed out 604 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
WGU Western Governors is among the very best schools in the country for special education at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at WGU Western Governors earn a median of $49,091 a year. This is lower than $79,768, the median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WGU Western Governors, special education graduates take on a median debt of $25,158 in student loans. This is above $22,462, the typical median for all majors at WGU Western Governors.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,162 | $8,180 |
| Fees | $478 | $478 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at WGU Western Governors are White. About 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Governors University with a bachelor’s in special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 466 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 74 |
WGU Western Governors conferred 604 bachelor’s completions in special education and teaching, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at WGU Western Governors. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Special Education | 294 |
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